Paint on Red

Draw Dots

"Using the large side of a dotting tool, create scalloped edges on top of your red line by making dots straight across. Don’t use too much polish for this. Try making two dots before picking up more polish on your tool."

The Finished Look

How to Create a Valentino-Inspired Manicure

Between the spring-y hues and the sweet scalloped edges, this lacquer look is perfect for the girly-girl in you. Polish pro Elizabeth Monson translated the design from the Valentino runway: "I thought the color scheme was really cool," she says. And, as always, she's got a quick trick up her sleeve for creating the look. "If you want to experiment without having to buy extra supplies, you can try using a ballpoint pen or a toothpick instead of a dotting tool."